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This has been a hotly contested election for president. To show solidarity, when you go to vote, wear something that shows you were once in the military. If someone ask you who do you support, tell them you support the next President of the United States. No matter which candidate they name, say you'll support him if he is elected. If they ask you if you're wearing it to support the war or McCain, say you're wearing it to show support for the troops and for the right to vote. Show those in your voting district how many proud veterans are in their area. Be careful of what you say should a local television news crew singles you out for an interview. Don't say which candidate you voted for. Be polite and say "I'd rather not say". If you agree with the above, please feel free to pass it along in an email to everyone you know before election day.
David Bordelon, former MM2 US Navy
SailorDave, I think it's an interesting idea, but you'd have to be careful about wearing any official uniform items with your civilian clothes. I've been retired 12 years now, so I'm not up-to-date in this arena. I'd think that if you are registered to vote near the base where you are assigned and don't vote "absentee", that's a different matter!
SailorDave, I think it's an interesting idea, but you'd have to be careful about wearing any official uniform items with your civilian clothes. I've been retired 12 years now, so I'm not up-to-date in this arena. I'd think that if you are registered to vote near the base where you are assigned and don't vote "absentee", that's a different matter!
If you're retired, I think a simple baseball cap that says Retired Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, etc. would get the message across.
BTW: If I'm not mistaken, voting is the one time you can wear your uniform to something associated with politics.
I believe that you can because is not a political function....
DOD Policy
As is obvious by the title, Wearing of the Uniform, DOD Instruction (DODI) 1334.01 is a good starting point for Judge Advocates (JAs) and servicemembers researching this issue. (2) Paragraph 3.1.3 states that absent approval by a competent authority, members of the Armed Services (including retired members and members of Reserve components) are prohibited from wearing the uniform when "participating in activities such as unofficial public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies or any public demonstration, which may imply Service sanction of the cause for which the demonstration or activity is conducted." (3)
Although DODI 1344.01 lists other situations where the wear of the uniform is prohibited, (4) paragraph 3.1.3 covers most situations encountered by servicemembers, especially in a time of vigorous public debate, emotion, and opinion associated with the ongoing combat operations. Paragraph 3.1.2 includes an additional "catch-all" provision that prohibits the wearing of the uniform "[d]uring or in connection with furthering political activities,..
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This has been a hotly contested election for president. To show solidarity, when you go to vote, wear something that shows you were once in the military. If someone ask you who do you support, tell them you support the next President of the United States. No matter which candidate they name, say you'll support him if he is elected. If they ask you if you're wearing it to support the war or McCain, say you're wearing it to show support for the troops and for the right to vote. Show those in your voting district how many proud veterans are in their area. Be careful of what you say should a local television news crew singles you out for an interview. Don't say which candidate you voted for. Be polite and say "I'd rather not say". If you agree with the above, please feel free to pass it along in an email to everyone you know before election day.
